Discover the Pokémon with the highest Special Attack, perfect for offensive strategies. This ranking explores creatures with the most potent Special Attack stats, crucial for inflicting massive damage with elemental moves. We analyze their base stats and abilities that maximize their performance in battle. It's an essential guide for trainers seeking the best special attackers for their team.
Has the highest Special Attack stat
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Mega Mewtwo Y possesses one of the highest Special Attack stats, making it an incredibly potent special attacker. Its Psychic typing and vast movepool allow it to threaten a wide range of opponents.
Highest base Special Attack stat among Water-type Pokémon
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Primal Kyogre's immense 180 Special Attack stat allows it to dominate with powerful Water-type special moves. Its ability, Primordial Sea, further enhances its offensive capabilities by boosting Water-type attacks.
Has the highest attack stats in the game
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Mega Rayquaza ties for one of the highest base stat totals and features a remarkable 180 Special Attack. Its unique ability to Mega Evolve without a held item grants it exceptional versatility and power.
Has sky-high mixed attacking stats
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Attack Form Deoxys is designed for extreme offense, boasting a top-tier 180 Special Attack. It sacrifices defenses to achieve an unparalleled offensive presence, making it a glass cannon.
Boasts a 150 Base Speed stat
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Mega Alakazam holds the highest Special Attack among non-legendary Pokémon, reaching 175. Its Psychic typing and high speed make it a formidable special force, capable of outmaneuvering and overwhelming opponents.
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Has a monstrous Special Attack Stat
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Xurkitree, an Ultra Beast, boasts an incredibly high 173 Special Attack. This stat can be further amplified by moves like Tail Glow, making it an extremely dangerous special sweeper.
Highest base Special Attack stat of all Ice-type Pokémon
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White Kyurem, a fusion of Kyurem and Reshiram, is an incredibly powerful Ice/Dragon special attacker with a 170 Special Attack. Its unique typing and access to strong moves make it a formidable offensive presence.
Has equal base Attack and Special Attack stats
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Ultra Necrozma, a powerful form of Necrozma, features an exceptional 167 Special Attack. This, combined with its Psychic/Dragon typing, makes it a highly versatile and dangerous special offensive threat.
Highest base Special Attack of all Ghost-type Pokémon
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Shadow Rider Calyrex is a legendary Psychic/Ghost-type Pokémon with a high 165 Special Attack. Its signature ability, As One (Grim Neigh), further boosts its Special Attack after every KO, making it a potent special sweeper.
Has a high Special Attack stat of 165
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Mega Gardevoir, a popular Psychic/Fairy type, gains a significant boost to its Special Attack upon Mega Evolution, reaching 165. This allows it to effectively utilize its wide range of special moves and excellent offensive typing.
Extremely high Special Attack stat
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Mega Ampharos's Mega Evolution grants it a significant 165 Special Attack boost and the Dragon typing. This unique combination makes it a powerful and unexpected special attacker with good offensive coverage.
Has a base Special Attack stat of 130
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Mega Latios, a legendary Psychic/Dragon type, receives a substantial 160 Special Attack increase upon Mega Evolution. This makes it a fast and powerful special attacker, capable of outspeeding and threatening many foes.
Highest base Special Attack of all Rock-type Pokémon
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Mega Diancie's Mega Evolution provides a significant 160 Special Attack boost, making it a strong Fairy/Rock special attacker. Its ability, Magic Bounce, also reflects status moves, adding utility to its offensive prowess.